We stopped here for dinner when we visited Sienna. The servers are very nice and helpful and they…read moreseated our large group of 10 very quickly. My favorite here was the dessert. I ordered a slice of tiramisu which was a perfect end to dinner. The texture was perfect and the espresso was just right. I would give it a perfect score but it was just a tad too sweet for my liking. Overall 8.5/10 piece of tiramisu for me.

The presentation of the Tuscan dishes offered at Osteria Permalico, located on a steep hilly street…read morein Siena, was truly a step above, and the dark, romantic atmosphere and friendly service made this an even more memorable dining experience! My favorite dish by far was the ricotta gnocchi with hazelnut pesto, topped with a dried tomato paste. The gnocchi dumplings were unlike any other gnocchi I've had before--they were cut into a rectangular (rather than round) shape, and the pieces of dough were so soft, pillowy, and tender. But the best part was definitely the creamy, earthy hazelnut pesto, which was balanced out by the acidity of the dried tomato paste on top! Next, we had the Tonno del Chianti, which means "tuna of Chianti," but the dish was actually made of pulled pork in a marinade of sage oil and rosemary, and served at room temperature. Interestingly, the slightly chewy, fatty strips of pork looked a lot like pieces of canned tuna--hence the name of the dish! Finally, we had the beef meatballs served with an oregano-flavored mayonnaise. The deep-fried meatballs had a crispy texture and meaty flavor, and paired nicely with the unctuous, herbaceous mayo that was artistically smeared onto the plate. Overall, this was a fantastic restaurant with fine dining-level presentation, but I simply could not believe the amazingly low prices for all the different dishes!

This gourmet store in the heart of Siena is absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous produce & deli counters,…read moreplus a sundry selection that will make your jaw drop! We stocked our pantry for a week of cooking here and are having the most delicious home meals. Plus, a reasonably good selection of gluten free pastas and goodies.

This is a great place to buy fresh local food items, from meat to pasta to wine. But for us, during…read moreour recent two weeks in Siena, it became our go-to place for lunch - pizza! They make the pizza fresh all day, and one slice makes a really nice lunch. They have all different types and we were partial to the sausage and the ones with arugula on top. We grabbed our slices and headed to the nearby square in front of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to sit and enjoy them in the shade. It's a great alternative to sitting down to a long multi-course lunch if you just want a quick bite.

Pretty solid restaurant. Get the meat and cheese plates, the cow stomach sandwich, and anything…read morewith the meats. The pasta didn't seem as fresh, so I'd stay with the most popular dishes here. The sandwich was bursting with meat sauces, very good.

Off the charts, fantastic. Can't say enough about the care and pride the staff takes in their food,…read moreand their willingness to explain it all. They're very happy to make up sampler plates of meats and cheeses, too. We loved it, it was a heck a value, too. Also, it's open in the middle of the afternoon, when many fancier (but not better) places are not, which is how we actually wound up here. That, and checking Yelp, which, by coincidence, found only one review for this place, from someone who lives about 30 miles from us at home. Small world. It deserves more. I've now doubled their number of reviews. GO HERE, YOU WONT BE SORRY!

What a great lunch! We were seated immediately and were pleasantly surprised when the staff brought…read moreus complimentary glasses of Prosecco to start. It was a wonderful welcome. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and I had the Diavola pizza with onions, mushrooms, and spicy salami. Both were excellent. The spaghetti was flavorful and cooked perfectly, while the pizza had one of the thinnest, crispiest crusts I've had in Italy--exactly the style I love. The toppings were generous and delicious. Just when we thought the meal was over, they brought us complimentary slices of chocolate cake, which were rich, moist, and the perfect ending. The food, service, and little extra touches made this a memorable experience. If you're in Greve in Chianti and looking for delicious pizza or pasta with friendly hospitality, I highly recommend Ristorante Pizzeria La Cantina. We'll definitely be back!

We stayed at an Airbnb in the very same building as La Cantina, and boy, I can't say enough good…read morethings! Because it was so convenient, we got to try it three days in a row: a fantastic 3-course dinner on day one, a delicious takeaway pizza on day two, and coffee and desserts on day three. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service was phenomenal every single time. Sometimes when you're in a touristy area, the Resturant don't really care about the customers--but that is definitely not the case here. The owner is always on the floor, making sure everyone gets personal attention. It's a wonderful family-owned business, and it truly shows because this family genuinely cares. Highly, highly recommend!

OH YEAHHHHH THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR A MF SANDWICH. you can pick a pre-set sandwich from the…read moremenu or build your own. there is an art to building your own because you don't want to get the bread soggy and trust me, it will get soggy if you don't do it right but when you do, it's heat. also i recommend going right when they open so the bread is the freshest it can be. but damn this place is heat. heat sandwich, heat service, quality ingredients. price can range from around €8-€13. also great interior as well, super cozy, warm vibe.

This was the best panini sandwich I had on my trip. It was just phenomenal. I ordered the number 3…read more- wild boar mortadella, with black truffle and olive sauce, stracciatella, and sun dried tomatoes. The portion was huge for 10 euros. The price to quality ratio was insane. I'd come back to Siena just for this sandwich, I'm still dreaming about it.

The food itself is very fresh, flavorful, and hot! The lasagna is one of my favorites that I've…read moreordered every time. It seems to be ran by a family and they are so kind and helpful. We got both take away and dine in and both experiences were great. Overall I can't recommend this place enough!!

This cafe in Siena is located on one of its twisty, inclined streets near Piazza del Duomo. There…read moreare three separate doorways; one seems to be for food, one for booze, and one for coffee and pastries. The coffee door is imprinted with "KAFA Forest Coffee". We were walking along and just wanted a coffee to sip as we sat and relaxed on their covered patio. It's a great place to people watch. I went inside and ordered 2 Americanos at the counter. The helpful barista understood my English perfectly and my cups of espresso were ready quickly to take out to the patio. The coffees were bold and strong; quite enjoyable. We sat for ten minutes or so until another customer sat at the table next to us and lit up a cigarette, smoke blowing in our faces (unintentionally). Smoking on a restaurant patio is fine in Italy. They also serve pastries, small sandwiches, and gelato.

Came to this spot to do a wine tasting however they couldn't take us the same day. We were just…read morelooking to try some wines of the area to make the right purchases. We ended up staying outside for drinks but the wine selection was limited. We liked the Rosso they had and got a bottle to drink there. We enjoyed ourselves sitting outside people watching and letting our feet rest.